- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoquiam, WA
Emerson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530366002105
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Hoquiam · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, WA.
School address
District: Hoquiam School District · Washington
NCES ID 530366002105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Emerson Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530366002105 · Hoquiam, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 12.5:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoquiam High School (410 students)
Emerson Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoquiam High S
Hoquiam High School
410 students
- Hoquiam Middle
Hoquiam Middle School
372 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
233 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
232 students
- This school
Emerson Elementary
212 students
- Hoquiam Homeli 107
Hoquiam Homelink School
107 students
What this shows Emerson Elementary reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elementary compares
Emerson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Washington - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Emerson Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoquiam School District reports $18,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoquiam High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoquiam Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoquiam Homelink School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Hoquiam
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary
How many students attend Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoquiam, WA. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Elementary?
78.1% of students at Emerson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Hoquiam, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson Elementary rank among public schools in Hoquiam?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Hoquiam, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hoquiam on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoquiam School District?
Besides Emerson Elementary, Hoquiam School District also operates Hoquiam High School (410 students), Hoquiam Middle School (372 students), and Lincoln Elementary (233 students). See the Hoquiam School District district page for the complete list.